Tag: grains
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Magnesium Might Be The Key to Longevity
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The Type of Foods To Avoid For A Better Heart-Health As You Age
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]It’s no secret that a healthy diet is key to maintaining a healthy heart. As we age, it’s essential to…
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Low-Carb Grains: Nourishing Options for a Healthy, Low-Carb Diet
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Snacking All Day? You Might Need Carbs Like Kristen Bell
Snacking all day, making constant trips to the fridge? Yeah, we totally get where you’re coming from. Just know that snacking throughout the day is perfectly normal. However, it’s all about what you’re snacking on and how well it fits into your healthy diet. Unlike popular diets, villainizing carbohydrates is not going to help us…
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Amaranth High-Protein Vegan Breakfast Porridge Recipe
Amaranth high-protein porridge is vegan-friendly and an option you really need to try in the mornings. Ironically, I had never heard of this grain before I came to Kenya. I spoke about its source, Mchicha just the other day. Apparently, it’s just as – if not better than – good old oats or quinoa porridge. Moreover,…
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Mchicha Leaves and Amaranth Is A Kenyan Superfood
Mchicha leaves and amaranth grain powder is a newly found superfood that’s harvested abundantly in Kenya and Tanzania, The spinach-like leafy green is nutritionally dense and contains tons of calcium, iron, vitamins A, B, and C. It is also very low in carbohydrates and could play a very important role in your diet. Quinoa, step…
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Quinoa As A Superfood: Could It Be The New Coconut?
Touted as the ultimate, multifunctional health elixir, the love for coconut continues to grow. Whether it’s been used as a skincare ingredient or oil, the health-driven desire for coconut doesn’t seem likely to fade. However, the recent growing preference for the grain that is quinoa has begun to rival that desire. What is Quinoa? Quinoa…
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Our Favorite Grain Alternatives To White Rice
For many, grains are a common food staple in their dietary lives, with white rice being their grain of choice. However, there are healthier, whole-grain options that provide more nutrients, are just as filling, and are even gluten-free. Studies have shown that regular, daily consumption of whole grains can reduce your risk of diseases like…